Community

Lee County Schools deny Lord's Prayer sign after public-prayer ban

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | September 26

After Lee County Schools Superintendent James McCoy started enforcing a ban on public prayer before football games, Mike Green created a GoFundMe to raise money for a sign that would display the Lord's Prayer at Smiths Station High School.

Prosecutors: NCAA was not aware of basketball investigation, administrators not believed to be involved at this time

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 26

"The schools are, in a way, the victims," said Joon Kim, the acting U.S.

Secretary of State: Some poll workers believed to be helping voters illegally crossover vote

By John Merrill | Alabama Secretary of State | September 26

Some poll workers believed to be helping voters illegally crossover vote, according to Secretary of State John Merrill.

Auburn grad to appear on upcoming season of Survivor

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | September 25

Patrick Bolton, 25, graduated from Auburn in 2014 with a degree in health services administration.

Auburn and Opelika residents send water, coffee, volunteers to Houston

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | September 25

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastating path, Auburn and Opelika churches, businesses and individuals are coming together to help the Houston victims by collecting supplies and volunteering.

Florida equestrians evacuate horses to Auburn

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | September 25

While most evacuating Floridians loaded food, toiletries and gas into their cars as Hurricane Irma approached the U.S. coastline two weeks ago, some were more concerned about packing hay, tack and stall shavings into their horse trailers as they looked for a dryer place to evacuate their equines to.

Grammy-nominated songwriter Dan Navarro performs, talks about his career in Opelika

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | September 25

An intimate crowd gathered at Bailey Jones' house, executive producer of Sundilla Music, where guests were welcomed to enjoy a potluck dinner while they waited for the show to begin at 7:30 p.m.

NERDtorch Cafe offers games, food, community

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Located in the Collaboration Station in Opelika, NERDtorch Cafe seeks to remind customers of the memories they had as children playing games with friends after school.

Waverly Fall Boogie carries on through rain and shine

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | September 24

Cars parked on the side of the road stretched to the right and left of the Boogie's entrance as far as the eye could see while over a dozen tents were set up inside the gate.

Security personnel to be put on Tiger Transit late-night buses

By Staff Report | September 23

Auburn University announced today that the late-night Tiger Ten Tiger Transit service, operated by First Transit, will be contracting a firm to place security personnel on each bus.

Women's Expo highlights local businesses to benefit victims of domestic violence

By Sydney Smith | Community Writer | September 22

Women from all over the community gathered to support victims of domestic violence by exploring vendors, participating in door prizes and learning more about businesses throughout Opelika.

UPDATE: Auburn police report of suspicious man who offered ride to female teenager

By Staff Report | September 22

Further investigation into Wednesday's incident determined the man driving the car misidentified the female teenager to be a relative who lives in the same area.

Waverly Boogie set to get down this weekend

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 22

Doors open at 11 a.m. and guests are asked to bring chairs, as the event is held in a “sloping, grassy yard, mini-amphitheater.”

Budweiser Clydesdales delivering in Auburn in October

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | September 22

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale team will be pulling the iconic beer wagon into downtown Auburn and Opelika and making deliveries to local businesses on Oct. 4 and 5.

Jule Collins Smith Museum adds new sculptures

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | September 22

The iconic rabbit sculptures in the lake are not the only memorable outdoor pieces at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art anymore.

New details on Tiger Transit case allege second driver turned off bus lights, gave warnings before new passenger boarded

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 21

Investigators believe that the two Tiger Transit bus drivers arrested over the weekend for rape and sodomy conspired together.

Auburn Community Church weathers the storm

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | September 21

A MacBook’s Spotify playlist played electronic pop music through the room’s speakers in the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center Marquee as hundreds of church-goers flooded the rows of golden chairs.

Airbnb presents some Auburn hotels with a challenge

By Jon Smithart | Community Writer | September 21

Sometimes the progression of technology and society as a whole can lead to the decline of more traditional means.

Calling all artists: Auburn Arts Association hosts 19th annual Juried Arts Exhibition

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | September 21

The promotion of creativity continues in the Auburn community with the the Auburn Arts Association's upcoming 19th annual Juried Arts Exhibition.

'Protect our students': Former Miss Homecoming candidates on Tiger Transit attack

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | September 21

The University is in a very precarious place right now regarding the precedent they're setting for how to deal with sexual assault and harassment on campus and in the community, according to former Miss Homecoming 2017 candidate Kayla Warner.